COVID-19
Plymouth Social Enterprise is working through the Covid -19 crisis to try and ensure that you are getting the most up to date news and support for your business.
We are working with Social Enterprise UK to collate information on the social enterprise sector during the crisis to allow them to demonstrate need in conversation with the UK government. We are also collecting our own information so we can use our resources to create impactful offers for the membership. We are also consulting with Plymouth and Devon County Councils about need and how they can support the sector.
We have regular updates on all funding and policy changes via our social media channels, our weekly newsletter is focused on bringing all those opportunities and more to your inbox as well as highlighting the amazing resilience of the sector. If you have story you’d like us to share then please get in touch.
We are also offering fully funded 1-1 support sessions to our members which you can access here.
We are here for our members in this difficult time and we will do everything in our power to enable social enterprises to come through these times and we will continue to fight for you and the vision of a fairer, kinder and more impactful economy in Plymouth.
Plymouth Social Enterprise Network represents all kinds of social enterprises including co-operatives, community interest companies, charities, community businesses and more. All are joined by a common bond – that of doing business for a good cause.
If you’d like to learn more about the fantastic social enterprise sector in Plymouth and the impact they are having then take a look at our most recent Research Report
The battle for our high streets
There is a war of ideas coming. Already skirmishes are being seen and battle lines are being drawn. On one side we have ‘business as usual’ and corporate interests asking for tax cuts to boost economic recovery - ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has urged...
Regenerate Devon: A Bold Summit for Devon’s Future Economy
In February this year I visited the Reconomy Centre in Totnes for the first time. Welcomed warmly into a beautiful space with inspiring quotes on the walls and delicious coffee; I was there representing Plymouth Social Enterprise Network to meet with an inspiring...
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter What happened to George Floyd in America has shocked and appalled us. And this keeps happening. We stand beside the Black Lives Matter movement and for racial equality. However, we know that words are not enough. Racism, persecution and prejudice is...
The battle for our high streets
There is a war of ideas coming. Already skirmishes are being seen and battle lines are being drawn. On one side we have ‘business as usual’ and corporate interests asking for tax cuts to boost economic recovery - ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has urged...
Regenerate Devon: A Bold Summit for Devon’s Future Economy
In February this year I visited the Reconomy Centre in Totnes for the first time. Welcomed warmly into a beautiful space with inspiring quotes on the walls and delicious coffee; I was there representing Plymouth Social Enterprise Network to meet with an inspiring...
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter What happened to George Floyd in America has shocked and appalled us. And this keeps happening. We stand beside the Black Lives Matter movement and for racial equality. However, we know that words are not enough. Racism, persecution and prejudice is...
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The Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise Programme is receiving up to £1,053,610 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for ERDF. Established by the European Union, ERDF funds help local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visithttps://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding.
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If you missed any of the #RegenerateDevon summit there's a handy watch-again page now available #BuildBackBetter #Socent #Devon @InvestPlymouth @ERDF_Enhance @DevonCC @PlymouthOctopus
REGENERATE DEVON
#BuildBackBetter Devon. 3-day Virtual Summit from Vision to Action.
regenerate-devon.heysummit.com
Where did June go? Yikes, we're a bit behind on our monthly wrap up, but these articles are worth the read no matter the time. Best of June from @ProBonoNews, @FNArena, @Forbes, @PioneersPost and more.
#socent
The Best of Social Impact: Must-Read Articles of the Month (June 2020) - Social Change Central
Whether it's opinions on creating positive social change - or simply the valuable lessons learned along the way, here's a round-up of the past month's...
www.socialchangecentral.com
This will be of interest to those working for just housing solutions.
@TTTotnes @SavingHall
@dartingtonpower
@localsparktrbay @GNDUK_devon
@TorCoastCountry
@TorridgeG @PlymSocEnt
@EssenceExe @Bioregion_UK
TCPA webinar: The Heart of the Matter - Long term stewardship in new communities - 30/07/2020 10:00:00
Community ownership of land and the long-term stewardship of assets is one of the core Garden City principles. In recent years, many local authorities...
www.tcpa.org.uk
The HotSW #Careers Hub is expanding to every school in #Devon, #Plymouth, #Somerset and #Torbay – becoming one of the largest Hubs in the country.
Find out more: https://heartofswlep.co.uk/news/cash-boost-makes-heart-of-the-south-west-careers-hub-one-of-the-largest-in-the-country/
#education #training #southwest
This is an important achievement for all those across the sector who wrote, tweeted, lobbied and amplified the need for #socent tailored support. A very welcome announcement. https://twitter.com/socialent_uk/status/1282676314676363268
BIG NEWS! - Today @BigIssueInvest @KeyFund @resonanceltd @SchSocEnt @UnLtd launch the #NationalLottery funded Social Enterprise Support Fund: £18.7 million committed to ensuring #socent can be at the heart of the recovery from COVID-19. http://sesupportfund.org.uk #sesupportfund